Sam Amico
Sam Amico has covered the NBA for 20 years, previously for SI.com, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, Amico Hoops and the Boston Herald.
Lakers to Start Engaging Teams on Russell Westbrook Trades
While the Lakers have pumped the brakes on potential Russell Westbrook trades, it appears that it won't be long before they start revving that...
Warriors Waive Jerome Robinson, Pat Spencer
The Warriors have waived guards Jerome Robinson and Pat Spencer, the team announced in a press release.
Robinson, 25, is a 6-foot-4 shooting guard who...
Jazz Waive Stanley Johnson
The Jazz have waived forward Stanley Johnson, as relayed by Sarah Todd of the Deseret News.
Johnson, 26, is 6-foot-6 and was acquired from the...
Rockets Waiving Derrick Favors
The Rockets intend to waive veteran forward/center Derrick Favors, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Favors, 30, was acquired by the Rockets in a trade...
East Notes: Nets, Ben Simmons, Sixers, Heat
Nets
Nets guard Ben Simmons said he is looking forward to his return to Philadelphia to play the 76ers on Nov. 22.
“I can’t wait to...
Bulls Convert Kostas Antetokounmpo to Two-Way Deal
The Bulls have converted the contract of forward Kostas Antetokounmpo to a two-way deal, the team announced in a press release.
https://twitter.com/chicagobulls/status/1581012734228934656
He was initially signed...
Kemba Walker: I Just Want to Play Basketball, Role Doesn’t Matter
It appears opposing teams are wary of Kemba Walker's recent knee issues, but he believes he still has plenty left to offer.
"I’ve got something...
Nuggets GM Calvin Booth Talks Additions, Depth
It's been a busy offseason for the Nuggets and new GM Calvin Booth, who took over basketball operations following a promotion.
Not only did Denver...
Hornets Signing Theo Maledon to Two-Way Deal
The Hornets are signing guard Theo Maledon to a two-way contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Malden, 21, is 6-foot-4 and spent last season...
Pistons Expected to Waive Kemba Walker
The Pistons are likely to waive point guard Kemba Walker ahead of Monday's roster deadline, as the sides clearly have failed to agree to...
Grizzlies Sign Dakota Mathias, Waive EJ Onu, Romeo Weems
The Grizzlies have signed guard Dakota Mathias to a contract for training camp, the team announced in a press release.
Along with that move, they...
Lakers’ Dennis Schroder Suffers Finger Injury, Status TBD
Lakers point guard Dennis Schroder suffered a finger injury, leaving his availability for the season opener in doubt, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Schroder,...
Lakers Exploring Idea of Bringing Russell Westbrook Off Bench
Lakers coach Darvin Ham and point guard Russell Westbrook are exploring the idea of Westbrook coming off the bench and "quarterbacking" the second unit...
Kings Sign Jeriah Horne, Alex O’Connell; Waive Wes Iwundu
The Kings have signed rookie small forward Jeriah Horne and rookie shooting guard Alex O'Connell to Exhibit 10 training camp contracts, as relayed by...
